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Nickelodeon’s Floam and Gak attack! #review

Floam Gak

Do you remember Floam and Gak? If you grew up in the 90's then you know exactly what I'm talking about! These fun Nickelodeon playtime novelties were all the rage back in the day. The fun texturized play compound, Floam, can be molded, squished, flattened, shaped and squeezed for hours of sculpting … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Totally random Friday photos #ww

a turtle in our driveway

Gorgeous turtle that crawled out of the ditch looking for water. We re-homed him in the creek down the road. Hubby got out the 1974 Goldwing. We took it for a short test drive up the road. Ahhh! Such a silly girl! The kids were messing around with optical illusion photos. I have more to … [Continue Reading...]

Let Stanley Steemer help you do your Spring Cleaning this year!

Stanley Steemer giveaway

Spring! It's the time of year where the warmer weather lets us get more outdoor time, more walking, more playing, more dirt! Yep, all the time we spend out side is great, but it also means that our family is tracking in more dirt, pollen and dander. It also means our pets are shedding more! It seems … [Continue Reading...]

I stole a chicken – kind of

lost chick April

Meet our newest member of the flock, April. I stole her. Without going into detail, let me just say -- some people should not be allowed to own animals. This poor chickie has a new home with us now and she is such a sweetheart! One lone chicken can get a bit chilly and peep a lot because they want … [Continue Reading...]

Take the pledge to save water with Waterpik EcoFlow Shower Heads

waterpik

This Earth Month (from March 30 - April 30, 2012), you can show how much you care for our world by taking the free Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation pledge to conserve energy and water. When you pledge, you're not only pledging to save water and money but you could also win great prizes for … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

pumpkin rolls with burlap gift tag

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [Read More...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

soft chocolate chip cookies

When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [Read More...]

Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

coconut-milk-hot-chocolate-drink

One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family -- when I know they're stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone's home from the freezing outdoors and smelling … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun!  I love to … [Read More...]

my weekly menu board

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator

I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]

Family Moments

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt

I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]